Question
Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. She had a ruddy , open face and an oddly guileless manner.
NDA
General Ability
English
2026
NDA 2026 (Phase 1)
NDA General Ability Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. cacophonous
- B. cadaverous
- C. nauseous
- D. bumptious
Answer
B. cadaverous
Step-by-step solution
The word 'ruddy' refers to a person's face having a healthy, reddish color or complexion. The word 'cadaverous' means resembling a corpse, particularly in being very pale, thin, or bony. Therefore, 'cadaverous' is the exact opposite in meaning to 'ruddy'. Answer: cadaverous
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